fingertip

[ fing-ger-tip ]

/ ˈfɪŋ gərˌtɪp /

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noun

the tip or end of a finger.

a covering used to protect the end joint of a finger.

adjective

extending to the fingertips, as a coat, veil, etc.: a fingertip jacket.

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Idioms about fingertip

at one's fingertips,

close at hand; easily or immediately available.
at one's command or disposal, as recall of factual information: He has the answer at his fingertips.

to one's fingertips, thoroughly; perfectly: She was a politician to her fingertips.

Origin of fingertip

First recorded in 1835–45; finger + tip¹

Words nearby fingertip

fingerspell, fingerspelling, fingerstall, finger-thumb reflex, finger tight, fingertip, fingertips, fingertip search, finger-to-finger test, finger trouble, finger wave

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How to use fingertip in a sentence

If you’re constantly going numb in the fingertips and need something reliable and reusable, reach for the rechargeable one.
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Having so many options available at your fingertips can be overwhelming, so we are going to break down the things you should consider before pulling out your wallet.
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Given that 40 percent of publisher revenue comes from repeat purchases — as we measure it — there’s certainly untapped potential at their fingertips.
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It’s not functional and one figure is missing some fingertips.
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With this data at your fingertips, you’re now ready to incorporate this research into your content strategy.
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LaLanne was well-known for his many workouts, including the Jumping Jack (named after him) and the fingertip push-up.
Fitness Guru Jack LaLanne's 7 Best Moments|The Daily Beast Video|January 25, 2011|DAILY BEAST
"Here is color," replied the Professor, resting a fingertip on a dull yellowish streak.
The Pony Rider Boys on the Blue Ridge|Frank Gee Patchin
I spent the time from noon until three o'clock examining my fingertip as I'd not examined it before.
Highways in Hiding|George Oliver Smith
Colonel Fraser paused to tamp down the tobacco in his pipe with a fingertip.
Dave Dawson with the R.A.F|R. Sidney Bowen
Then Jellico's hand went out, his fingertip flicked the hilt of the bared blade.
Voodoo Planet|Andre Norton
The next move was to clap your fingertip upon that dot and straighten out your neck and eyes and apply the bow.
Atlantic Classics|Various

British Dictionary definitions for fingertip

fingertip

/ (ˈfɪŋɡəˌtɪp) /

noun

the end joint or tip of a finger

another term for fingerstall

at one's fingertips readily available and within one's mental grasp

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for fingertip

fingertip

[ fĭng′gər-tĭp′ ]

The extreme end or tip of a finger.